Palomar Promise and Fallbrook campus make for a good first year

Palomar Promise and Fallbrook campus make for a good first year

“Palomar made it possible for me to take my first year of college tuition-free and close to home.” FALLBROOK — As one of the first students to set foot inside a classroom at Palomar College’s new Fallbrook Education Center, Melissa Barrera graduated high school with...
From recovery to research, ‘Palomar has changed my life’

From recovery to research, ‘Palomar has changed my life’

“Palomar made it possible for me to pursue my dream of helping people through research.” SAN MARCOS — When Joel Marroquin came to Palomar College at the age of 33, it was still difficult for him to walk. He had broken his back six months earlier in a workplace injury...
Daylight and fresh air: Leading the way in energy efficiency

Daylight and fresh air: Leading the way in energy efficiency

With its passive design features and a solar array being installed, the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Building at Palomar College has won more sustainability awards than any other recent project on campus. Pictured above: The Operations wing of the M&O...
Palomar Ranked Among Top Colleges and Universities

Palomar Ranked Among Top Colleges and Universities

EDsmart ranked Palomar College 17th among all colleges and universities in the State of California. Locally, San Diego Union Tribune readers placed Palomar College in the top 10 in the annual Reader’s Choice Awards – SDBest. SAN MARCOS, CA ― The higher education...
Academy recruit has served with Palomar Police since 2006

Academy recruit has served with Palomar Police since 2006

“Palomar made it possible for me to fulfill my dream of serving in law enforcement.” SAN MARCOS — Fourteen years ago, Jesus Montes came to Palomar College fresh out of high school and enrolled in his first Criminal Justice class. Within the year, he was manning the...